Found! Missing Teen Turns Up Near Home

UPDATE: A massive search ended when a missing 17-year-old boy with autism from Hawthorne was found.

Anyone who sees or knows where to find Christopher Dougherty is asked to dial 911 immediately or call Hawthorne police: (973) 427-1800.
Photo Credit: *HAWTHORNE PD*

04/11/2022 11:20 a.m.

Christopher Dougherty was last seen near his home on Prescott Avenue around 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, police said. Authorities were concerned because he wasn't wearing any shoes and had on shorts

Police K9s were brought in and a New Jersey State Police helicopter was in the air.

He was found at North 8th Street and Mohawk Ave barely a half-dozen blocks from home, police said.

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